IRGC Navy Public Relations: A ship carrying liquefied gas exploded east of the Strait of Hormuz

November 12, 2026

The IRGC Navy's public relations said Friday that a ship carrying liquefied gas in the east of the Strait of Hormuz hit a "sea mine" while crossing "unauthorized routes" and after ignoring warnings, and suffered from "severe explosions."

The IRGC also said in a statement that “the ship was under the protection of U.S. fighter jets.”